Erik Erikson

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Erik Erikson Human GrowthDr. GaydosChelsea Dobrindt26/02/2013 Born June 15th, 1902Unknown biological fatherUntil early adulthood, believed his stepfather was his biological father Teased at school because he was Jewish but came from Nordic descentHe gained a certificate in Montessori teaching as well as one from the Vienna psychoanalytic society.Taught at Harvard, Yale, and the University of California. Practiced child psychoanalysis and studied the Lakota and Yurok tribesPublished his developmental theory in 1950Died in 1994. Biography Theoretic Perspective Encompasses entire life cycleRecognizes impact of society, history and culture on personalityNeed a mix of good and bad traits for development to be considered successful Unique Traits of Erikson's Theory Dictionary.com. (2013). Identity Crisis. Retrieved 02 26, 2013, from Dictionary.com: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/identity+crisisDr. Anderson, M. (2013). State University of New York College at Cortland. Retrieved February 26, 2013, from Erikson Notes: http://web.cortland.edu/andersmd/ERIK/linksum2.HTMLDr. Boeree, G. (2012, February 8). Erik Erikson. Retrieved February 26, 2013, from Shippensburg University: http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/erikson.html Dr. Davis, D., & Clifton, A. (2006, July 21). Erikson's Stages. Retrieved February 26, 2013, from Haverford College: http://www.haverford.edu/psych/ddavis/p109g/erikson.stages.htmlSoylent Communications. (2012). Erik Erikson. Retrieved February 26, 2013, from NNDB: Tracking the Entire World : http://www.nndb.com/people/151/000097857/ Works Cited Mutuality: The interaction of generations has a large influence on individual development. Identity Crisis: “A period or episode of psychological distress, often occurring in adolescence but sometimes in adulthood, when a person seeks a clearer sense of self and an acceptable role in society.” (Dictionary.com, 2013) Epigenetic Principle: We develop in 8 stagesProgress depends on how we have developed in past stagesEach stage has a positive and a negative qualityOur task in each stage is to learn a balance between the positive and negative qualitiesIf a stage is managed well, we get a virtue that will help us navigate the rest of our livesIf a stage isn't managed well, we will get a maladaption or a malignancy that can endanger our future development. 8 Developmental Stages Stage 1: Infant (0-1) -Psychosocial Crisis: Trust vs Mistrust

-Psychosocial Modalities: to be, through having been, to face not being

-Psychosocial Virtues: Wisdom

-Maladaptations/Malignancies: Presumption/ Despair Significance of Erikson's Theory How can Erikson's Theory be Applied Today? What Methods did Erikson Use? Strengths/Limitations of Erikson and his Theory Ethical Concerns of Erikson's Research Rejected Freud's idea that personality was determined solely by sexualityRejected idea that personality stopped developing at age 5Believed that personality developed based on preceding stages Believed that personality development in one stage influenced further development Erikson's theory provides a standard to compare other cultures, past and present, to our own. Erikson's pattern generally holds across different cultures and is useful when analyzing an individual's development. Observed Native American tribes such as the Lakota and the YurokPerformed many biographical case studies Erikson mainly used case studiesCase studies are not 100% reliable because they are not always representative of the larger population and the researcher can be biasedErikson believed that possession of a penis would cause biological personality differencesErikson's theories are said to be more applicable to males than females Because Erikson only observed and performed biographical case studies, there are no ethical concerns of his research. There were no harmful effects to participants. Your Turn! Try some case studies!